The 20 most useful dating websites

Here is the pick of the best dating websites.

As the internet plays an ever greater part in our social lives, with sites such as Facebook helping us to keep in touch with our friends, it's inevitable that we also use it to help us run our love lives as well. Here is the pick of the best dating sites - not forgetting our very own website telegraph.co.uk/dating, of course,with over 90,000 members, it's easy to use, safe and free to join.

Online dating is now one of the most popular ways to meet a new partner and there are more than 1400 sites in the UK alone, catering for people from all walks of life and interests. So whether you’re mad about dogs, passionate about green issues or a connoisseur of fine wines you’re sure to find someone who shares your interests.

Match.com

Match.com claims its site has led to more dates, marriages and relationships than any other. With millions of members, its large user base should mean there is someone for everyone, although you may have to trawl through a LOT of profiles to find them!

The romantic social network that found its feet through Facebook, it helps people create and share their romantic journeys, with a multitude of members from around the globe enjoying the service each month.

With over 90,000 members - it's THE place for people aged 40+ to meet. It’s easy to use with a sophisticated system that matches you and your partner on a multitude of likes and interests and best of all - it’s free to join.